Way Childcare and Preschool Center, the, National City CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 1 serious findings across 4 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 26, 2026. Latest visit Jun 26, 2026, 2 findings.

Critical findings1 · National City median 0

22% of National City licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · National City median 0

11% of National City licensed centers have at least one

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Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalInfant Care Sleeping EquipementCalifornia: Type A+ 1 more finding from this visit: fixtures, furniture, equipment and suppliesCorrection due Jun 29, 2026

“Based on interviews and photograph review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff allowed infants to nap with pillows in the cribs which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons…”California CCLD inspector, Jun 26, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: San Diego
License number: 376701579
Date issued: May 1, 2025
Licensed capacity: 70 children

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Patricia Gil Lopez

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Heart Revolution Church

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jun 26, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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4 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

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1Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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20262 visits · 2 recorded findings

Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101239(n)
Serious
Based on interviews and LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a kitchen playset had an expossed sharp nail which poses an potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director immediately discarted the broken kitchen play set. She stated she conducted an inventory and discarted of any broken equipment. The director also stated she will continue to ensure equipment is maintained in safe condition by encouraging staff to report and/or immediately discard any broken or unsafe items. director stated a written plan of correction will be submitted to the SDRO by 7/3/26 via email.
Standard 101239(n)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 3, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701579:2026-06-26:101239(n):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701579:2026-06-26:inspection
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Infant Care Sleeping Equipement
Critical
Based on interviews and photograph review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that staff allowed infants to nap with pillows in the cribs which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility representative and staff stated they are aware of the safe sleep regulation. Facility representative states she will provide a retraining for current and new staff to ensure cribs are free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows.The facility director states the staff training agenda & sign in sheet will be provided to the SDRO by 06/29/2026 via email.
Standard 101439.1(f) · Infant Care Sleeping Equipement
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701579:2026-06-26:101439.1(f):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701579:2026-06-26:inspection
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Jun 26, 2026Inspection
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Jun 26, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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